ACAD Nurse Mgr

JOB SUMMARY : The Academic Program Manager serves as an educator/learning facilitator, change agent, collaborator, leader, advisor, mentor and consultant to Nursing Externs. This person ensures optimal patient outcomes through clinical and professional leadership, role-modeling, coaching, consulting, collaboration and nursing education. The Academic Program Manager will conduct needs assessments, employ needed evidence-based educational activities, evaluate effectiveness and appropriateness of nursing education activities, oversee initial and ongoing competency progress, maintain records and perform other nursing education related assignments as directed by the Director of Education. Application of adult learning principles and the use of a variety of teaching and learning styles must be evident in all nursing educational activities and programs. Academic Program Manager will be knowledgeable of how to communicate and interact with a genuine sensitivity to Nurse Extern’s cultural and generational differences.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: Includes the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• Displays excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Windows efficiently. Must include skills in database management and record keeping.
• Exhibits a positive attitude in establishing and encouraging a learning environment.
• Establishes a plan that explains strategies, timeline, and resources needed to achieve the expected outcomes of the program.
• Prepares and implements plan efficiently, timely, and professionally.
• Serves as a role model through the demonstration of positive team behaviors and encouraging self-development.
• Collaborates with the inter-professional teams, leaders, and others to facilitate nursing practice and positive outcomes.
• Knowledgeable and competent in all skills performed within the program.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Maintains a flexible work schedule in order to be available and visible to all Nurse Externs/shifts.
• Engage in ongoing training, instruction and assessment activities to ensure students meet clinical objectives and verify their progress regularly.
• Achieve assigned Nurse Extern to hire metrics.
• Maintain and enhance the program’s instructional curriculum, nurse externship opportunities and placement.
• Develop, establish and maintain good communication and relationships with clinical affiliations.
• Provide problem-solving support for students.
• Assist in preceptor orientation.
• Coordinate and schedule placements for Nurse Externs.
• Coordinates and oversees nurse externship related activities including unit visits and evaluations.
• Have strong organizational skills and a genuine sensitivity to the needs of the Nurse Externs.
• Analyzes issues, trends and supporting data to determine the needs of Nurse Externs, clinical affiliates, units and the organization.
• Assist graduates in the job search process through assistance with resume writing, interview techniques and other job search techniques.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Skills: Bachelor degree in nursing from an accredited non-online institution required. Master degree in nursing or adult education preferred.

Work Experience : Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience required.

Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE

• Licensed RN able to practice within the State of MS

Additional Certification/Licensure-obtained based on the required timeframe below

• Basic Life Support

Within 30 Days of Employment

Required

Mental Demands: Ability to perform as a team leader and member, cooperate with others , give directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, set priorities and function under stress.